Happy Holidays

What a busy, month November was!  Life is getting back to our "normal" crazy, after a whirlwind several, wonderful weeks.  On Nov. 8th we left for the big island of Hawaii.  It was our first time there and we weren't sure what to expect.  We fell in love with a new (to us) island and had one of the best vacations we've ever had.  The scuba diving was amazing- dolphins, turtles, eagle rays, and 2 wonderful night dives with giant manta rays.  The snorkeling and beach time was great, sunsets amazing and seeing "land being born" with lava flowing into the ocean was an experience we'll never forget.  As always, I have way too many pictures, so stay tuned for the video at some point.

Maya graciously came to stay (bless her sweet heart), to watch Summit and care for our home while we were on vacation.  We came home to sparkling, spotless everything!  A couple days after our return from Hawaii, V's oldest sister Andra came for Thanksgiving from Connecticut.  It was really great seeing her again and showing her the sights of the Northwest.  Nature cooperated and we were able to get in a hike and some snowshoeing to enjoy a little taste of both fall and winter.

*sigh*... everyone has gone home and we are left with the bustle of "normal" and the "this and that" of this fun time of year.  I'm always so thankful for friends and family- esp. as we approach a brand new year and reflect on the past one.  Hope all of you had a nice Thanksgiving and have a great holiday season.